By stepping out of our own emotion and ego, we can observe others and ourselves more clearly within conversations. This allows for a less extreme emotional response, leading to improved communication and understanding.
The speaker reminisces about participating in laser tag exercises while in Ramadi, where participants could get "shot" from 300 meters away and have to be carried out by their buddies, sometimes with injuries.
The speaker reflects on how certain lessons can only be learned through life experience, citing examples in sports and other fields.
The key to prepping for high pressure situations is exposure therapy. This involves desensitizing individuals to the experience by conditioning them to perform under pressure.